Calendar
This calendar focuses on business and community events
of particular interest to Friend and Champion,
with a focus on southern Alameda County.
Social Media/Digital Marketing Basics
How do you use or plan to use social media and digital marketing in your business?
Do you have an integrated plan to help your customer find, engage, and transact business with you?
This seminar is designed to help you understand how to set up or focus your strategy on a high level, and covers the key areas of social media and digital marketing:
* Website
* Blog
* Online Directories
* Review Sites
* Social Networks
* Rich Media
* Mobile Applications
* Industry Specific Sites
* Event Promotion
We will explain the role of social media as part of your marketing program, and how to implement digital marketing into your total business plan to drive sales and increase profits.
This seminar is sponsored by the Alameda County Community Development Agency
Business Law for Entrepreneurs
From deciding how to structure your business, to hiring your first employee or selecting a business name, this workshop will teach you the basics to start, grow, and protect your company. Topics include:
- A general overview of business entities
- Employment law and contracts
- Commercial leases
- Intellectual property basics (copyrights, trademarks, patents)
This event is held in conjunction with the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (www.lccr.com) – this organization provides pro bono (no charge) services to low-income entrepreneurs.
Starting a Home Based Business (San Leandro)
What do Apple Computer, Hershey’s, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and the Ford Motor Company have in common?
These well-known corporations all started out as home-based businesses. In fact, more than half of all U.S. businesses are based out of an owner’s home.
This free seminar discusses several elements necessary for starting a successful home-based business. These elements include:
* Business planning
* Licenses and permits
* Finances
* Marketing, including websites and social media
* Taxation
* Work/Life balance
Understanding these issues is critical to becoming a successful home-based entrepreneur.
This seminar is sponsored by the Alameda County Community Development Agency.
3rd Annual A Night of Science and More!
A science extravaganza for all ages! Free & open to the public.
- Saturday, October 07, 2017
- 5:30pm – 9:30pm
- Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology, 39399 Cherry Street, Newark, CA 94560
- Stream Magic Shows
- 3D Printing
- Star Gazing
- Virtual Reality
- Mad Science Demonstrations
- Interactive Exhibits
- Drones and much more!
Come meet your local
Ashland & Cherryland Businesses!
Hosted by, Kim Holland Statefarm Insurance
897 E. Lewelling Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541
Don’t miss this very special event at the Santa Clara Convention Center! This fantastic experience, hosted by the Santa Clara Chamber in partnership with leading chambers in the region, is expected to feature over 100 exhibitors and over a thousand attendees. It’s a unique opportunity to learn about the vibrant businesses and non-profit organizations that embody innovation here in Silicon Valley.
You’ll see everything Silicon Valley has to offer for your business and lifestyle from exhibitors showcasing their offerings in:
· Technology
· Healthcare
· Food & beverage
· Retail
· And more
FEATURING
The Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce &
Convention-Visitors Bureau,
in partnership with:
Mountain View Chamber of Commerce
Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce
Silicon Valley Organization
Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce
